Lone Star
Cruise in the Northern Burgundy
Enjoy yourself as we cruise through the centuries-old canals and history-rich waterways of rural France, mooring at picturesque medieval villages and meandering through miles of magnificent countryside spotted with wineries and chateaux. Enjoy, also, the superb wines, bountiful regional cheeses and sumptuous foods that are synonymous with the good life in France and beyond.
Immerse yourself in the magnificent beauty of France's countryside and enjoy the relaxed but luxurious surroundings of The Lone Star Barge. Sit back and unwind as we cruise into the peace and tranquility of rural France with its ever-changing vistas. Walk or jog or bike on the various paths along the way.
Relax on the sun deck and soak up the passing vistas. Explore by bicycle on the riverbank, or roam the picturesque villages beside your route. Stroll along the towpath and meet the boat at the next lock. After dinner, amble around the nearby village. Maybe watch a traditional regional sport.
Highlights: sightseeing at Renaissance chateaux,
Chablis vineyards, Medieval towns - bicycling into the nearest village -
walking the towpath - and dinner out at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Sunday
Paris / Lezinne
You'll be met at
3:00pm in central Paris and chauffeured to Lone Star at anchor in Lezinne, a
typical village. Arrive in late afternoon – with plenty of time to enjoy the
traditional Champagne Welcome and the first of many gourmet dinners on board.
Monday
Lezinne / Tonnerre
A lovely morning cruise to
Tonnerre provides plenty of opportunities to bicycle or walk. Tonnerre is a very
old city with buildings from many eras – including a Roman bath! After lunch,
we'll drive to the gorgeous Renaissance chateau Ancy-le-Franc. Known for its
16th century wall paintings and frescos (which are said to rival Fountainebleau),
Ancy-le-Franc has been extensively and sensitively renovated. Return to Lone
Star for another dinner on board.
Tuesday
Tonnerre / Flogny-la-Chapelle
Cruise the Burgundy Canal ,
now lined by Poplar trees. A perfect morning to put on your walking shoes and
explore the towpath! After lunch, head to the famed wine village of Chablis for
a private tasting, followed by a panoramic view of the vineyards. Dinner on
board perhaps featuring more wines of Chablis!
Wednesday
Flogny-la-Chapelle / St. Florentin
Relax today as we cruise
through beautiful scenery to St. Florentin, a town with a beautiful Renaissance
church. Today we are taking a quick trip to the Champagne region! The Medieval
city of Troyes looks like a film set for a period Tudor drama and has much to
offer – from pedestrianized streets showcasing half-timbered houses to an
elegant Gothic cathedral. Return to Lone Star for another great dinner.
Thursday
St. Florentin / Joigny
This morning take a short
drive to the 12th century Cistercian Abbeye of Pontigny – a memorable example
of the beauty and simplicity of monastic life. Then it's back to the present as
we leave the Burgundy Canal and cruise onto the River Yonne to Joigny. Tonight
it's world class dining at the Michelin 3-starred restaurant La Cote
Saint-Jacques, elegantly located on the river.
Friday
Joigny / Sens
A morning river cruise
passes the village of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – where actress Lesley Caron owns a
restaurant. Then it's on to Sens and a visit to France 's first Gothic
cathedral. What about coffee in the square or a browse in the shops? Work up an
appetite for the gala Farewell Dinner – which ends your cruise in style!
Saturday
Sens / Paris
After breakfast, our driver
will take you back to Paris . Estimated arrival time is noon.
Please note that the cruise itinerary alternates direction each week
